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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.60, 1,275.82 and 676.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.60, 1,275.82 and 676.96 is: 933.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.60 : 1,275.82 = 676.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.60/1,275.82 = 676.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.60x = 1,275.82 × 676.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.60x = 863,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,679.11/925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.10

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